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Microphone question
I couldn’t find another place to put this in so i’m putting it in here with the application i use..
I want to use a ‘hidden mic’ set up on one of my actors so i’ve opted to purchase an mp3 recorder with mic input and use a clapper to sync up the footage with the recorded audio. My question is what’s the quality like of this little devices? Is it going to be good enough. I got my eye on this one- remember i cant afford anything flash being a student i just need one that will give me good levels.
https://www.jnc-digital.com.au/products_details.php?id=99
Thanks for the help fellas
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7 Replies
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Ultimately it will depend on the quality of the microphone you use, mate, if its a cheap mic, it will sound cheap. I had the strange notion you were going to just use the on board mp3 recorder mic! heaven forbid it!
most mp3 recorders nowadays have very good recording qualities which is excellent for a mic-input but not an onboard mic. find yourself a phantom powered mic and see if that works (i dont think you will get much response from a mic without phanton power – though other people are welcome to correct me)
Mods, can we move this thread since it isnt Premire Pro related directly.
All the best mate!
David Nagel
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Ok champ before we move it can we tell me where it will be mooved.
Obviously i will be using a lavalier mic for this- i just needed some advice on brand and specific features that will sound good with my footage!
And since im editing it in Premiere then it is related in some way :))
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Countryman and Tram have some superb lavaliers.
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Peter,
You haven’t mentioned what type of shoot you are working on. If there is anything in the scene that involves more than a nod of the head from your actors, you’ll want to go with a boom mic. Any Lavalier mic will pick up clothing friction anytime there is an upper body movement, and it ‘s very hard to get around it. A rental on this would be very cheap.
Vince
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hey vince thanks for the reply…
I have a boom mic but it wont work for this. I’m shooting a sequence where people involved don’t know they are being filmed until the very end of the shooting (think candid camera). What are your thoughts on using a omni-directional lavalier mic? I will be able to secure it onto the button of the shirt. MY question is more to do with the mic iteself. Would it be better to use an omni or uni..? I’m thinking uni because i need to hear both the actor who has the mic attached to them and the person infront of them that they are speaking to..
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Got it. Well, if they are moving a lot, I’d go for omni. The countryman would be a great option here, because they are really small and wouldn’t be as easily noticed, and they are great mics as well. Unidirectional will pickup let noise, but if they turn their heads a lot, you might run into some issues.
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Thank you very much for your help Vince 🙂
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